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Overview

Southwest Shipyard, LP is a company that provides various services to the commercial and government marine industry, including welding and repair services. The Welder (SMAW) position is responsible for using electrical currents to fuse metals together for repairs or new components.

Responsibilities

  • Grind barge & boat repair areas, internal compartments & cargo tanks, and external surface areas in preparation for welding.
  • Weld barge & boat repair areas, internal compartments & cargo tanks, external surface areas, and specialty components & areas with the required number of passes to achieve full penetration welds.
  • Operate welding & grinding equipment, blowers, hoses, etc., to accomplish weld & repair duties.
  • Must pass a welding test to obtain internal skill classification.
  • Communicate and take directions from Foreman & Supervisor.
  • Arrive to work on time and work overtime hours as required.
  • Understand general policies and procedures as described in the quality & environmental manuals.
  • Undergo a training program and participate in refresher training as needed.
  • Must have or be eligible for a TWIC card.

Requirements

  • Must be proficient in English and be able to communicate effectively; Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
  • Ability to multitask, learn quickly, and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to understand Company Quality Manual and required procedures.
  • Ability to manage time and tasks effectively and efficiently.
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Regular attendance and punctuality are required.
  • Work schedule varies by department and/or location.
  • Day Shift: 6:00am - 3:30pm
  • Night Shift: 3:30pm - 12:00am (Midnight)
  • Overtime and/or weekend availability required.
  • Location: Brady Island (8502 Cypress St, Houston Tx 77012)

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k
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How this job compares in Houston, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Houston, TX currently run a median of $25/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$33/hr across 84 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Houston, TX

We're tracking 355 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 201 different employers. 91 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,288 other active welding openings from 594 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Houston, or widen the search to Texas.

Southwest Shipyard, LP currently has 10 other openings live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Austin Industries (31), Welding Shop in Austin, TX (27), and Zachry Group (21). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are San Angelo at $39/hr, La Porte at $38/hr, and Pasadena at $36/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for Stick. Stick (SMAW) burns a flux-coated consumable rod and needs no shielding gas, so it works in wind, rain, and on dirty or rusted steel. That tolerance for bad conditions keeps it the default for field, structural, and repair work.

See all stick welder openings if you want to compare this against similar roles.

Similar openings near Houston, TX

Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Welder (SMAW) figures were last recalculated when this page was built.